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BU04 HWN

2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,622 mi
Last recorded21,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C10,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 HWN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 21,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 21,455 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 21,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,465 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre states rear fitment but not specific,

no belt guard,

no front mudguard

rear pulley worn

single seat conv

Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,102 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 15,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
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BU04 HWN is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 10,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 HWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU04 HWN registered?

BU04 HWN is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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